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San Francisco selected Indiana running back Kaelon Black in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft; despite broad skepticism that the pick was a reach, Black says he’ll use the backlash to motivate himself and prove coach Kyle Shanahan’s evaluation correct, praising the 49ers’ system and teammates as he prepares to contribute alongside a loaded offense.
The 49ers drafted Indiana running back Kaelon Black 90th overall, drawing criticism as a potential reach. GM John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan defended the pick, and Black says the backlash only fuels him to prove them right. He highlighted his college production—1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025 (with 251 yards in 2024)—as he heads into his rookie season.
Kyle Shanahan described a collaborative, board-driven approach to San Francisco’s 2026 draft: the staff builds and watches highlight tapes for hundreds of prospects, the team traded down twice to accumulate more picks, and eight players were selected (including De'Zhaun Stribling and Kaelon Black) with a 2027 sixth-round pick added. The goal was to maximize roster competition and future draft capital by trusting coaches’ and scouts’ work and sticking to a disciplined plan rather than chasing late-first-round targets.
San Francisco selected De’Zhaun Stribling in the 2026 second round after minimal pre-draft contact with Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch; the piece notes that meetings aren’t reliable predictors of where a pick lands, citing Mike McGlinchey’s path. Stribling wasn’t projected to go this high, but his traits and highlight tape suggest potential, with some upside from veteran presence like Mike Evans on the roster.
The 49ers traded out of the first round twice, moving from 27 to 33 after deals with the Dolphins and Jets, and collected extra picks while still likely landing players they liked at 33. Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch called the move a “huge” win, adjusting as targets came off the board, noting cornerback wasn’t a pressing need, and eyeing options like KC Concepcion and other prospects for Day 2.
Seattle heads into the NFC Divisional Round facing a retooled San Francisco offense under Kyle Shanahan that leans on gap runs, under-center play-action, and selective passes to keep linebackers honest. The Seahawks’ defense must maintain edge discipline to curb bootlegs and misdirection, while Klint Kubiak’s run schemes (split-zone/duo) aim to exploit the 49ers’ edge rush and create passing lanes. Offensively, finishing drives in the red zone and sustaining a strong rushing attack will be crucial to counter San Francisco’s adjustments and earn the win.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates, praised player performances, and emphasized the team's focus on winning their final regular-season game against the Seahawks, with an eye on the playoffs and NFC West title.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reviewed their Week 4 loss to the Jaguars, discussed injury updates, and prepared the team for a quick turnaround to Thursday Night Football against the Rams, highlighting concerns about player health and offensive struggles.
Sergey Brin's ex-wife, Anne Wojcicki, contributed $4 million to a super PAC to fund a Super Bowl ad supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign, citing alignment with her values. The ad, featuring archival footage of the Kennedy family, drew controversy for its use of deceased family members' images and RFK Jr.'s vaccine-related conspiracy theories. Shanahan's involvement in the ad's production included connecting the super PAC to contacts and retro theme to bypass legal restrictions. This comes after her divorce from Brin and allegations of an affair with Elon Musk, which both parties have denied.